Jeffrey D. Braintwain

Jeff exclusively has defended physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals against claims of malpractice since 2001. He has extensive experience in cases involving orthopedic surgery, as well as cases arising from the emergency room setting. A substantial part of his practice is focused on defending facilities and care providers engaged in long term care, including cases involving skin integrity, resident falls, nutrition, and the enforcement of arbitration agreements that apply to such cases. Jeff also has been involved in many appellate matters, including cases arising from various aspects of Georgia’s Tort Reform legislation, most notably matters challenging the statutes that apply to cases arising from the provision of emergency medical services.

Representative cases/experience

Defense verdict in arbitration of long term care matter involving patient fall, traumatic brain injury, and death

Has successfully handled multiple emergency medicine cases, including cases where patients have been seen by mid-level providers and then discharged

Currently involved in all aspects of long term care and nursing home defense, to including enforcement of arbitration provisions and defending against allegations of negligence involving pressure wounds, falls, and nutrition

Has successfully represented physicians in licensing matters before the Georgia Composite Medical Board

Education

Jeff exclusively has defended physicians, hospitals, and other medical professionals against claims of malpractice since 2001. He has extensive experience in cases involving orthopedic surgery, as well as cases arising from the emergency room setting. A substantial part of his practice is focused on defending facilities and care providers engaged in long term care, including cases involving skin integrity, resident falls, nutrition, and the enforcement of arbitration agreements that apply to such cases. Jeff also has been involved in many appellate matters, including cases arising from various aspects of Georgia’s Tort Reform legislation, most notably matters challenging the statutes that apply to cases arising from the provision of emergency medical services.

Representative cases/experience

Defense verdict in arbitration of long term care matter involving patient fall, traumatic brain injury, and death

Has successfully handled multiple emergency medicine cases, including cases where patients have been seen by mid-level providers and then discharged

Currently involved in all aspects of long term care and nursing home defense, to including enforcement of arbitration provisions and defending against allegations of negligence involving pressure wounds, falls, and nutrition

Has successfully represented physicians in licensing matters before the Georgia Composite Medical Board

Jeffrey D. Braintwain

Representative cases/experience

Defense verdict in arbitration of long term care matter involving patient fall, traumatic brain injury, and death

Has successfully handled multiple emergency medicine cases, including cases where patients have been seen by mid-level providers and then discharged

Currently involved in all aspects of long term care and nursing home defense, to including enforcement of arbitration provisions and defending against allegations of negligence involving pressure wounds, falls, and nutrition

Has successfully represented physicians in licensing matters before the Georgia Composite Medical Board